Manager - Process Engineering (High-Speed Assembly Systems)

Job Posting Start Date 01-21-2026 Job Posting End Date

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Job Summary

REASON FOR OPENING:

Internal Promotion

PURPOSE:

Develop, implement, and support automated manufacturing systems in Flex's state-of-the art 24x7 Buffalo Grove, IL manufacturing site.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES:

• Lead a factory process engineering team including engineers and technicians for the Flex Buffalo Grove Facility
• Take leadership of factory engineering projects and process improvements, from concept to through production release
• Manage and deploy engineering and technician resources to support a highly automated 24/7 production operation.
• Define, develop, and deploy processes and improvements as required.
• Develop process requirements and specifications.
• Develop budgets, engineering resource plans and schedules for projects.
• Drive engineering team to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Manage automation suppliers through all phases of projects.
• Manage equipment changes and upgrades.
• Assist validation team with qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities.
• Attend customer meetings at all levels of discussions, getting customer inputs and presenting Flex manufacturing solutions, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Support pFMEA review and analysis and provide detailed recommendations.
• Interface with customer technical and executive leadership as needed.
• Report line performance and project status to customers and Flex management.
• Drive standards, best practices, and SOPs for the engineering group.
• Drive team to meet manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, Yield, Scrap and Downtime

REQUIRED (MUST-HAVE) QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/ MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering - or - equivalent experience (see below)
• Experience with implementation and support of high-speed assembly systems (>20ppm), required.
• Minimum 7 years related experience from a highly regulated technology-based company/industry (e.g. medical devices, machine building/equipment manufacturing, automotive, defense/aerospace, pharmaceutical, etc.), where a mix of automated and manual assembly techniques is utilized.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading an engineering team, e.g. manufacturing, automation, process, and/or mechanical – preferably in a 24x7 manufacturing / production environment.
• People leadership experience must include hire-fire experience, delegating workloads, mentoring/coaching/career development, disciplinary action, etc.
• Industrial Engineering experience working in both HMLV (High Mix Low Volume) and LMHV (Low Mix High Volume) assembly processes.
• Experience supporting any of the following automation systems and tools: robotics, Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence), material handling, ASRS, Conveyors, PLC, HMI, Pick-Place-Pack, Inspection/Test methods.
• Knowledge of Layout, Tooling/Fixturing, Demand Flow, Cell Concept and Lean Manufacturing and Simulation tools.
• Experience with medical or equivalent validation activities in any would be ideal: FAT (Functional Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), IQ, OQ, PQ, Test Scripts, MSA (Measurement System Analysis), Process Development.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills are musts.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)$119,300.00 USD - $164,100.00 USD Annual

Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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